Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Stelling Minnis
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stelling Minnis, with photos and a written report.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
About our drone roof survey in Stelling Minnis
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are hidden gutters full of leaves and wind damage high on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Stelling Minnis, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Stelling Minnis (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Stelling Minnis
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Acrise Place, about 4.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stelling Minnis. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Stelling Minnis and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CT4. Local streets include Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Stelling Minnis, we cover Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Near you in Stelling Minnis
In Stelling Minnis, that means homes and buildings near Spong Wood and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stelling Minnis can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Stelling Minnis: your questions answered
Is my home in Stelling Minnis listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are there drone restrictions around Stelling Minnis?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
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How we price drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Stelling Minnis can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Stelling Minnis, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.